Daniel Rounds

I want to change the way you look at philanthropy

Growing up, I learned a lot about the importance of having dreams. Mr. William Latham once said, “Dreams are the midwife of your greatness that usher in the travailing destiny that others will benefit from throughout the totality of your life!” Throughout my life, my dreams have kept me focused and helped me make progress despite overwhelming challenges.

Who Am I

An award-winning innovation strategist, with years of experience.

Daniel Rounds is a millennial career coach, philanthropic investor & advisor, contributor to Forbes, fashion influencer, intergenerational expert, and an award-winning innovation strategist. Daniel Rounds has years of experience, steering medium to large-scale transformation, procurement and supply chain projects for global giants across biotechnology, technology, aerospace/defense and social enterprise. He has been featured in various publications on topics related to relationships, philanthropy, networking, and leadership. An emerging leader in the L.A. philanthropic sector, Rounds works closely with organizations that provide resources and mentorship to underprivileged youths, particularly tackling the achievement gap in K-12 in urban communities. In his writing for Forbes, Rounds addresses various topics relating to millennials, business, and leadership. He is currently spearheading the creation of a social enterprise technology startup. Above all else, Rounds values positive human interactions in the course of unlocking our shared human potential.

"When I was around 7 years old, my uncle was watching me play basketball with some bigger kids [I was really small] and he kept telling my mother to look at Daniel! That boy has so much heart. He is going to be something special. The tenacity and grit to keep playing and not back down from a challenge even when obstacles presented themselves has remained a cornerstone of my life.

My grandfather said, I never saw with my own eyes what’s out there; and I can’t give you much; but I do know that it’s more out there. You have to go get it for yourself."